SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Need help from Navy Nurses

    SoldierNurse22 replied to MikeHeppe's topic in Government, Military

    Considering three years of experience are required minimum right now to get into the reserves, if you want to join active, you're going to need lots of experience in a competitive specialty....
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    Navy/Air Force Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nurse19961996's topic in Nursing Career

    The military is not a way to pay off debt. Period. Joining now is HIGHLY competitive as the drawdown is in full effect. The military is a lifestyle, one that is a 24/7 committment. The needs of...
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    Large welt/bump on TB/PPD screening? 16 y/o girl

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ahraeaspen's topic in California Nursing

    We are prohibited by the terms of service from giving medical advice. You need to follow up with your primary care provider about your
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    Need at least 6 months experience to be Army RN?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in Government, Military

    Deploy, no--but we do have GS managers at my
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    Need at least 6 months experience to be Army RN?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to _Skittles_'s topic in Government, Military

    Being hired as an RN and joining the military as an RN are two entirely different processes. When you're hired, you come in as a civilian RN. That still requires experience at this point as the GS is...
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    removing heparin from ports

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Patient Medications

    At my old facility, we used to draw off the heparin first. It was an oncology unit and the idea was that the patients were already in a fragile state of health, so no one wanted to add a coag issue...
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    IM inj hitting humerus

    SoldierNurse22 replied to hybr1d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a nurse who's been hit in the humerus while receiving an injection from an inexperienced medic, trust me--your patient will be fine. S/he probably won't forget it, but s/he'll be
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    CNA training/vaccines...ADVICE:)

    SoldierNurse22 replied to AnnaRuthBeckel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anna, if you want to be come a nurse, your vaccinations MUST be up to date before you'll be allowed to enter most nursing schools. It wouldn't be a bad idea to start this process now, whether you...
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    Harsh nurses

    SoldierNurse22 replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Goodness. Between this thread and the return of 28studentsfailed, I'm nearly out of popcorn. OP, I'd give you constructive advice, but I sense you'd only resent it. What exactly do you want from...
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    My mom doesn't believe in me.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    Considering your mom didn't coach you through nursing school and clinicals, I wouldn't give her opinion of your abilities the time of day. Is she a nurse herself? A professional in the medical field...
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    Nursing student in need of some advice!!

    SoldierNurse22 replied to jedayenurse's topic in General Students

    Many people feel very, very nervous when they first start clinicals. The first year of your job will consist of a lot of learning as well. You're on the tip of that iceberg. If you genuinely don't...
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    A simple list of what nurses do on a regular basis.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RolandWilliamson's topic in Florida Nursing

    OP, in your infinite wisdom, you may want to consider that there is no nursing shortage, as you indicate in your profile. If you had average grades in high school, you'll need to work hard in college...
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    A simple list of what nurses do on a regular basis.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RolandWilliamson's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh, you're so welcome. I appreciate you, as an inexperienced person, asking for a list and then acting entitled to it once an experienced person told you your request was impractical. Displays great...
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    selling wheatgrass

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    First, I'd suggest doing some research into the product you're trying to sell to determine what the health risks/benefits are associated with the substance. And I don't mean a search from sites like...
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    A simple list of what nurses do on a regular basis.

    SoldierNurse22 replied to RolandWilliamson's topic in Florida Nursing

    A numbered list ...of everything? Oh, please. I could give you enough information to keep you reading for years just on my job alone. And that's not taking into account the incredible variety in...
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    ROTC nurse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Aejin Joo's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a little confused, NicuGal. ROTC folks don't do basic. Is she doing
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    ROTC nurse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Aejin Joo's topic in Nursing Career

    I hate to say this, but the Guard actually tends to deploy more than active duty. With AD folks such as myself filling job slots in permanent positions CONUS, guard and reservists have been utilized...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They still are a concern, trust me. There's a difference between an accidental exposure and going into a room unprotected, knowing you're coming face to face with a contagious, deadly illness. I...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suppose it's a question of where you feel your obligations lie personally, then translating those obligations to a professional level. Professionally, I do not feel even slightly obliged to care...
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    Call Scheduled for Medical Unit Nurses?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nik.S.RN's topic in Rural

    We have nurses on call 2-4 times (12 hours shifts) in a 2-week period. It's horrendous. Is there no way to incorporate per diem or PRN nurses into the staffing mix? Do you have a float pool? Would...
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    ROTC nurse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Aejin Joo's topic in Nursing Career

    ROTC is not just a means to money. You will be commissioned into the US armed forces as an officer in whatever branch of ROTC you join. As such, you must be a citizen. You are currently ineligible...
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    Are your choice of scrubs childish?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to rose89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are only allowed to wear ACU print scrubs in the service. It's pretty incredible the difference in how people treat me when they realize I'm an Army nurse. I wish all of nursing commanded that...
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    Liberia: Nurses Abandoned Redemption Hospital

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is not my responsibility as a nurse to take unreasonable risks with my own health. It is not my responsibility as a nurse to spread a dangerous disease by practicing without proper protection. I...
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    Concurrent IVS

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Kaltia's topic in Patient Medications

    That's cool. As long as the rates are the same, you're golden. Otherwise, a second pump would be
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to interject the following into this conversation just in case any of you were thinking of joining the service with their "30 days of paid time off" pitch: leave does not equal time off work!...